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Resident voices asbestos concern
Committee members and citizens voiced concerns about a possible asbestos problem from the demolition of The Lodge at Thursday's Intergovernmental Air and Water Quality Study/Action Committee meeting. Bill Rogers, an environmental quality analyst from the DEQ, said he didn't know if inspections were done properly on the building before it came down. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:01:43 GMT)

Asbestos project won't shift Wiffle ball field yet again
GREENWICH - Despite its proximity to a school where asbestos flooring is being removed, town officials said Thursday the Wiffle ball field they created there is safe. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:08:20 GMT)

Town: Asbestos worries unfounded
Despite its proximity to a school where asbestos flooring is being removed, town officials said Thursday that they will not move a Wiffle ball field they created there, because the area is safe. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:15:47 GMT)

Asbestos blamed for cost overruns with school project
ASPEN - Asbestos removal has put the Aspen School District's construction project $1.3 million over budget, and has delayed the demolition of an old building until after school starts, officials said this week. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:16:34 GMT)

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‘Banks to see moderate credit growth’ Fee-based income will gain importance. Mumbai, Aug. 1 The banking industry will see a moderate growth in credit this fiscal, following the hike in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India, said Mr T.S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing ... (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:49:58 GMT)

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Tata Steel net rises 22% at Rs 1,488 cr Company posts Rs 303-cr forex loss. Mumbai, July 31 Tata Steel Ltd has posted a 21.78-per-cent rise in its standalone net profit at Rs 1,488.40 crore for the quarter-ended June 30, against Rs 1,222.11 crore logged in the same period of last ... (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:52:53 GMT)

Asbestos Clean Up
Asbestos contamination could delay the start of the school year in Montpelier. And clean up costs could top $50,000. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:22:50 GMT)

No asbestos found at site
A confusion in paperwork has required Devere Construction to take extra precautions while cleaning up rubble at the site of The Lodge on Chisholm, in case of asbestos. Department of Environmental Quality Analyst Chad Rogers said the state requires an asbestos inspection and 10-day notification before commercial demolition begins. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:49:31 GMT)

LegalView Offers Mesothelioma Blog Readers Details of Disconcerting Request to Decrease Asbestos Regulations from ...
LegalView informed mesothelioma blog readers of an potentially troubling request by automotive, chemical and mining industries' paid researchers to "water down" asbestos regulations. The industry-hired scientists argued that asbestos is no longer as dangerous, even though several international health organizations have declared no safe level of the material. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Cleanup of asbestos estimated at $50,000
MONTPELIER -- It's going to cost at least $50,000 to clean up asbestos found in Montpelier's Main Street Middle School. ... - The Associated Press The Associated Press (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:14:15 GMT)

Asbestos removal precedes demolition of Frank George Apartments
Workers continue to prepare the Frank George Apartments for demolition. But first, all materials containing asbestos must be removed. Crews from CST Environmental are working to do just that. They systematically remove the materials in a controlled and calculated manner. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:49:01 GMT)

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No 3G auction for CDMA players Spectrum allocation to be based on number of subscribers. New Delhi, Aug. 2 CDMA-based mobile operators can get third generation spectrum without having to participate in any auction. ... (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:46:04 GMT)

Asbestos found in Linn County Courthouse won't delay restoration
CEDAR RAPIDS and#8212; Asbestos found in the subbasement of the Linn County Courthouse won't affect the timetable for restoring court services to the building, Linn Administrative Services Director Mike Goldberg said.Workers found asbestos around pipes in a "crawl-space" below the basement as they were mucking it out, Goldberg said."The pipes that went through that space still had some asbestos ... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:33:31 GMT)

Uncertainty ends at RSA with GM asbestos deal
LONDON - Last week's settlement between General Motors Corp. and Royal & SunAlliance Insurance Group P.L.C. over coverage for GM's asbestos and environmental claims ends uncertainty over future legal costs faced by RSA, an analyst said. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:47:58 GMT)

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I-Day weekend: More readying cars to beat high air fares Nearby destinations get more popular. New Delhi, Aug 3 This August 15 long weekend, forget flying, start driving. At least that is what scores of families looking for the weekend’s break are planning to do. ... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:50:10 GMT)

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sat 9th Sep 2006 17:19 UTC, submitted by anonymous
Asbestos , a new prototype operating system, provides labeling and isolation mechanisms that help contain the effects of exploitable software flaws. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:14:08 GMT)

Norwich board OKs money for asbestos removal
NORWICH – In a special meeting of the Norwich City School District Board of Education on Friday, the board approved $31,990 to remove asbestos found in Norwich Middle School during the course of construction. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:11:25 GMT)

State Report on Asbestos at CCI
A state prison report suggests CCI was laden with dangerous asbestos despite an official's claims otherwise. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:59:31 GMT)

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Moody’s sees increased downside pressure to stable ratings outlook ‘Nuke deal could lend medium-term support to ratings’. New Delhi, Aug 4 The Indo-US nuclear deal could lend medium-term support to India’s sovereign ratings, said international credit rating agency Moody’s Investors ... (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:53:44 GMT)

Asbestos Found in Throughout Heritage Building
Back in 2006, the Heritage Building was purchased in order to become the new Midland County Court House. However, before renovations started on the Heritage Building, an asbestos report was done. The report revealed that there was asbestos in certain areas throughout the building. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:29:23 GMT)

Roosevelt won't have a renaissance; council votes for demolition
The show appears to be over for the Roosevelt Theatre. Kenosha's City Council voted 14-1 Monday to approve contracts to remove asbestos from the 80-year-old theater and then demolish the building at 2908 Roosevelt Road. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:11:40 GMT)

State asked to probe Newburgh courthouse project
CITY OF NEWBURGH — In the long, sometimes painful history of Newburgh's bid to build a new courthouse, the city has seen a high-dollar asbestos problem, the discovery of a paved-over cemetery and estimated costs that exceed previous plans by more... (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:10:19 GMT)

Campaigners' victory raises £1bn asbestos payout hopes
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of sufferers from a condition that can lead to a deadly cancer could soon receive more than £1bn compensation after Yorkshire campaigners succeeded in changing Government policy. (05/08/2008 07:10:20) (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:29:59 GMT)

EPA's work on asbestos site upsets Ambler residents
Three years after a developer withdrew plans to build a controversial high-rise on an asbestos waste pile in tiny Ambler Borough, the dump is again the focus of a public dust-up. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:41:17 GMT)

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Crude spike: Oil producers may have to share additional revenues Panel proposes tax on producers of pre-NELP regime. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:08:44 GMT)

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New IPO payment system: The SEBI Chairman, Mr C. B. Bhave (left), with the Chairman, Financial Planning Congress 2008, Mr Ajay Bagga, at a seminar in the Capital on Tuesday. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:12:05 GMT)

Asbestos Cleanup Ordered In 5 Buildings At Troubled Complex
The Marion County Health Department will oversee the cleanup of asbestos in five buildings at the Timber Ridge Apartments after repeat tests showed the presence of the cancer-causing substance. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:09:24 GMT)

Asbestos Scare in Rossville
MYFOXCHATTANOOGA WDSI -- Georgia's Environmental Protection Division is investigating a large property in Rossville for asbestos. Some UTC students are going to start this semester in a hotel, instead of a dorm room. UTC overbooked the dorms this year. Spokesman Chuck ... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:35:18 GMT)

Asbestos led to death of Burnley man
LONG-TERM asbestos exposure led to a Burnley man's death, an inquest heard. (06/08/2008 08:40:43) (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:49:39 GMT)

Hersam Acorn Newspapers
Is the game over for the town’s Wiffle ball field? (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:24:55 GMT)

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Videocon semiconductor project runs into rough weather CIDCO’s land, stake valuation may come under scanner. Mumbai Aug 6 The CIDCO-Videocon land deal, which kicked up a political storm within the ruling Congress-led coalition in Maharashtra over the price the State Government is offering ... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:08:44 GMT)

EPD Investigating Asbestos Allegation in Rossville
Georgia's Environmental Protection Division is investigating a large property in Rossville for asbestos. Asbestos is used to fireproof insulating materials, but research also shows that asbestos is highly toxic. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:14:46 GMT)

Redlands OKs funds for asbestos removal
REDLANDS - The City Council voted Tuesday to appropriate funds for the removal of asbestos from Safety Hall, then temporarily halt all earthquake retrofit construction there. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:28:13 GMT)

North West Evening Mail
FIFTEEN Sellafield workers were sent home for not being clean shaven. The contractors, who were working on an asbestos removal project at Calder Hall last Tuesday, began work at 7am in full protective gear, including mouth masks. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:29:49 GMT)

Free Time
Keith Shadwick—the well loved British journalist and author who passed away on July 28, 2008—was in his early twenties a jazz and jazz/rock musician playing saxophone, flute and piano. Then based in Australia, Shadwick was a founder member of the Sydney group, Sun. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:10:50 GMT)

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A RETIRED plumbing and heating engineer died decades after exposure to deadly asbestos. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:56:02 GMT)

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Zandu-Emami row: HC asks CLB to pass orders in 15 days Zandu AGM scheduled for tomorrow adjourned. Mumbai/Kolkata, Aug. 7 The corporate tussle between ayurveda companies Zandu Pharmaceutical and Emami Ltd seems to have shifted to the Company Law Board. ... (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:38:44 GMT)

Critics say federal delay in releasing unflattering asbestos report 'cowardly'
Health Canada is holding onto a damning report on asbestos on the eve of an international conference at which Canada plans to defend its export of the known carcinogen, critics say. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:11:47 GMT)

The N.F.L.?s Blue-Collar Workers
Football players have short, brutish careers and uncertain compensation. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:03:44 GMT)

Commission OKs asbestos bid
The Phelps County Commission approved an adjustment of a bid from Spartan Services, LLC, of Devil’s Elbow, to remove asbestos from the Old Phelps County Jail. The bid was raised from $38,000 to $74,000 because of a “skim coat” of asbestos which was located under the paint on the walls of the jail and must be scraped off and disposed of according to environmental regulations. The original ... (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:56:48 GMT)

Asbestos discovery halts restaurant’s construction
Two tacos to go and hold the asbestos. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:09:19 GMT)

Litigation and Arbitration
Australia: Who´s Afraid Of The Plaque? Did "Fear For The Future" Claims In Australia Just Get Harder? (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:21:46 GMT)

Labour & Employment
As of 1 October 2008, employers will be allowed to display their employers' liability certificate in an electronic format, so long as it remains readily accessible by all employees. In addition, the requirement for employers to retain copies of their certificates for 40 years will be removed. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:21:57 GMT)

New pay-out hope for sufferers
Sufferers with pleural plaques — which can lead to a deadly asbestos-related cancer — may get Government help to get compensation. Last year the House of Lords ended the right to damages for people diagnosed with pleural plaques a condition which leaves them with breathing and mobility problems. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:23:45 GMT)

Asbestos agreement
The Board of Education has reached a settlement with the state Department of Public Health (DPH) in which it "denies any violations" of regulations regarding "asbestos-related regulatory claims that have been pending since 2005." (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:56:57 GMT)

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Banks face audit burden on farm loan reimbursement IBA takes up issue with Government. Mumbai, Aug. 8 Even as the Government is gearing up to disburse the first tranche of farm loan reimbursement by September 30, banks are facing a new problem, which could delay the entire ... (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:38:44 GMT)

Keith Shadwick: Critic, broadcaster and musician
The writer, broadcaster and musician Keith Shadwick, who was a music critic for The Independent and a leading contributor to Jazzwise magazine, was a rarity among jazz journalists. In addition to numerous jazz books and magazine features, he was an authority on classical music who also wrote in-depth biographies of Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. He was a jazzer who rocked and championed Górecki. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:03:04 GMT)

David Lister: RSC's Tennant triumph
David Tennant has triumphed as Hamlet this week. OK, the universally good reviews (see Performance Notes below) are of the "very, very good if not quite great" variety. But great Hamlets don't come along that often. And Tennant's debut in the role with the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon has clearly knocked both critics and audiences sideways, helped by a production that has ... (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:11:27 GMT)

Man on probation for asbestos charges
A former Massena School District Employee who pleaded guilty to asbestos charges received his sentence Friday. In Federal Court, Benny Gladding was sentenced to probation on two counts. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:15:24 GMT)

Bermuda: Toxic materials erroneously sent to US
Bermuda is investigating why two containers filled with asbestos and radioactive material were accidentally shipped to New Jersey, a government official said Friday. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:38:06 GMT)

Bermuda: Toxic materials erroneously sent to US
Fri, Aug 8, 2008 (8:45 p.m.) Bermuda is investigating why two containers filled with asbestos and radioactive material were accidentally shipped to New Jersey, a government official said Friday. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:49:17 GMT)

Fine for asbestos removal
WORCESTER - State environmental regulators have slapped a city man with a $50,412.50 fine for allegedly tearing down a building at the end of Sutton Lane without first taking steps to protect workers and the public from asbestos fibers in the siding. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:56:39 GMT)

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ASBESTOS killed two people decades after exposure to the dangerous substance, separate inquests have heard. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:56:01 GMT)

HSE Prosecutes Essex Companies Following Multiple Breaches Of Asbestos Safety Laws, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a stark warning about managing the risks from asbestos, following its prosecution of a two companies in Essex, after workers in their employment were exposed to asbestos containing materials. R Maskell Ltd of Loughton, Essex was fined Â£150,000 with costs of Â£30,000 at Ipswich Crown Court today (6th August). (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:11:11 GMT)

Possible Asbestos Pushes Back First Day Of School
Montpelier schools will open late this year to accommodate construction at the middle school, which is being investigated for possible asbestos contamination. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:42:54 GMT)

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Metso ramping up Indian investments €30-m Metso Park project under way. Metso Minerals is stepping up its India investments to cater to increased demand for crushing and vibrating equipment and pumps in the country, and related service products. ... (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:53:44 GMT)

The new cancer trial that offers hope to thousands
Across the country 800 terminally ill men and women have agreed to be human guinea pigs in a hunt for new cancer drugs (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:30:57 GMT)

Case studies: the new cancer drug trial
Almost 800 terminally ill cancer patients already participate in clinical trials being run by 19 experimental cancer medicine centres (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:31:07 GMT)

Asbestos discovery halts restaurant’s construction in Taunton
Construction of the downtown eatery came to an abrupt halt last week — after the city’s Board of Health found evidence of improperly handled asbestos. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:29:38 GMT)

Report: Expect cancer epidemic
“The extent of the epidemic of environmental mesothelioma due to exposures based at Libby will probably not peak for another 10 to 20 years,” according to the report. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:36:15 GMT)

Lung Cancer Studies Earn Prestigious Award
Shahriyour Andaz, MD, FACS, FRCS, Director of Thoracic Oncology at South Nassau Communities Hospital, is the co-author of two studies that earned honors at the Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Murry Friedman Surgical Resident Competition. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:14:11 GMT)

Asbestos threat leaves 100 homes behind police cordons after massive explosion
Toronto's mayor says about 100 houses near the site of a massive propane explosion cannot be safely entered because of asbestos concerns. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:12:08 GMT)

Officials push start of school
MONTPELIER -- Schools will open late this year in Montpelier to accommodate construction at the middle school, which is being investigated for possible asbestos contamination. ... (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:14:00 GMT)

Soldiers may have been exposed to asbestos
11 August 2008 The Department of Labour has been called in to investigate an Army exercise, in which soldiers may have been exposed to asbestos contamination. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:48:05 GMT)

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Low prices, delayed payments pull down sugar output Sugarcane gives way to soya, maize as growers switch crops. Chennai, Aug. 10 Low prices for sugar during the last two years and delay in payment for sugarcane delivered by growers to sugar mills seem to have taken a toll on the ... (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:23:44 GMT)

Army investigates possible asbestos contamination
Multiple investigations are being conducted after it was revealed New Zealand soldiers have been training in a Manawatu building contaminated with asbestos. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:10:55 GMT)

W. Haven threatens asbestos lawsuit
WEST HAVEN — Mayor John M. Picard is considering suing the people or companies responsible for a mishandled asbestos-abatement project that could leave... (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:18:15 GMT)

Asbestos preventing 3,000 residents from returning home
Asbestos debris from the Sunrise propane blast prevented many Downsview residents from returning to their homes early today - nearly 24 hours after the explosion and forced evacuation. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:05:20 GMT)

Several Roads Still Closed In Blast Area/What To Do If You Find Asbestos
There are safety fears after asbestos was found in the area around the explosion. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:36:49 GMT)

Asbestos keeps blast victims from returning home
Several residents who were forced to flee from their North Toronto homes early Sunday because of a massive fire in their neighbourhood are being told they still can't come back because of asbestos in the air. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:33:02 GMT)

Weitz & Luxenberg Secures $16.25 Mil Jury Verdict in Asbestos Case
NEW YORK----On Friday, June 27, 2008, Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. achieved a $16.25 million verdict in an asbestos lawsuit on behalf of Marvin Penn, 71, diagnosed with the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma, and his wife Josephine Penn. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:45:00 GMT)

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Work as a builder and a sheet metal worker in the 1950s was the likely cause of an asbestos-related cancer which killed a 68-year-old Newtown man. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:23:48 GMT)

Asbestos threat keeps residents from homes
Weary residents face shattered glass, charred debris; body found at the explosion site (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:22:30 GMT)

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Chaturvedi panel favours differential pricing for diesel Moots auto fuel hike, phasing out of cooking fuel subsidy. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:53:44 GMT)

Hundreds still barred from homes bordering blast site amid asbestos threat
TORONTO (CP) — The lingering threat of airborne asbestos and serious damage to half a dozen buildings bordering the site of a massive propane explosion left hundreds of people displaced from their homes Monday, unsure of when they’ll be able to return. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:29:48 GMT)

Report: New asbestos cases expected in Libby
A newly released report conducted by doctors in Libby says that more residents there will develop lung disease from exposure to asbestos in the community and its surrounding area. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:25:23 GMT)

Cholesterol Drug Plays Role in Melanoma Remission
A drug widely used to treat high cholesterol is helping beat cancer. Lovastatin is part of a new cancer treatment that has arrested or eradicated tumors in more than 80% of initial patients. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:09:00 GMT)

Cost of building new Rowe headquarters in downtown Flint skyrockets due in part to collapsed wall, discovery of asbestos
FLINT, Michigan -- The estimated cost of building the new headquarters for Rowe Professional Services Co. has skyrocketed from $13 million to $20 million, partly because of a wall collapse one year ago. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:03:22 GMT)

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Softening crude may help oil marketing cos cut retail losses New Delhi, Aug 12 The continued softening of global crude oil prices would result in bringing down the under recoveries of the public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) for the current fiscal. ... (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:53:44 GMT)

Living in the danger zone: the last stand in town toxic
The sun is going down over Wittenoom, turning the Hammersley Ranges, at the foot of which the town nestles, soft shades of ochre and green. A kangaroo hops along the cracked main street, dodging potholes where wildflowers and vegetation have sprouted. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:05:55 GMT)

Death of Glenrothes MP
Glenrothes MP John MacDougall (60) died this morning after a prolonged battle against mesothelioma, an asbestos-related lung cancer. (13/08/2008 08:41:30) (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:53:28 GMT)

John MacDougall: leading Scottish Labour MP dies
Leading Scottish Labour MP John MacDougall has died after a battle with cancer. The Glenrothes MP was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related lung cancer, more than two years ago. He was 60. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:54:56 GMT)

MP MacDougall dies after illness
The Scottish Labour MP, John MacDougall, dies after a long illness, the BBC has learned. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:10:20 GMT)

MP MacDougall dies after illness
The Scottish Labour MP, John MacDougall, dies after a long illness, the BBC has learned. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:11:52 GMT)

John MacDougall Dies
John MacDougall, Labour MP for Glenrothes, has died following a long illness. Mr MacDougall , an MP since 2001, had been suffering from mesothelioma, a form of cancer brought on by exposure to asbestos. He had been active in the Labour Party for many years, as a shop steward then a local councillor. He was a loyal supporter of Gordon Brown, even attending the crucial vote on pre-charge detention ... (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:01:20 GMT)

Labour MP MacDougall loses cancer battle
Labour MP John MacDougall has died at the age of 60 after a long illness. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:17:28 GMT)

MP MacDougall dies after illness
The Scottish Labour MP John MacDougall dies while battling the cancer-related condition, mesothelioma. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:20:25 GMT)

MP MacDougall dies after illness
The Scottish Labour MP John MacDougall dies while battling the cancer-related condition, mesothelioma. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:27:46 GMT)

Centre closed after asbestos find
A community centre in the Bogside is to close for two weeks after the discovery of asbestos. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:16:27 GMT)

Centre closed after asbestos find
A community centre in the Bogside is to close for two weeks after the discovery of asbestos. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:22:02 GMT)

In quotes: Death of John MacDougall
Figures from across the political spectrum pay tribute to the life of Labour MP John MacDougall. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:04:30 GMT)

Political blog
Brian Taylor on the death of John MacDougall (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:25:08 GMT)

John MacDougall death marks another sad day for Scottish Labour
The death of the widely admired John MacDougall leaves Gordon Brown as the only prominent member of a Labour generation which once wielded substantial power and influence in Fife (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:19:03 GMT)

Scots Labour MP John MacDougall dies
Leading Scottish Labour MP John MacDougall has died after a battle with cancer. The Glenrothes MP was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related lung cancer, more than two years ago. He was 60. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:27:28 GMT)

John MacDougall: A live well lived
An obituary of John MacDougall by his friend Scott Brady (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:34:11 GMT)

Explosion Of Anger Follows Explosion Of Propane As Furious Residents Scream At Officials Over Asbestos
A local councillor tells a constituent to shut up as tempers flare during an attempt to reassure returned homeowners their families' health isn't in danger. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:06:49 GMT)

Asbestos found in Bozeman homes, soil
The Department of Environmental Quality is warning Bozeman residents of the possibility of asbestos in their homes, gardens and neighborhoods. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:16:04 GMT)

DEQ warns about asbestos from old mine
Associated Press - August 13, 2008 6:44 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is warning about health risks from a type of asbestos more dangerous, but... (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:48:19 GMT)

CityNews Tests Reveal Presence Of Asbestos Near Blast Area Homes
Results show some cause for concern from those who have just come back to the stricken area. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:51:49 GMT)

What Else Did Officials Have To Say About Asbestos?
Before the shouting began, experts tried to speak their piece. (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:06:59 GMT)

Obituary: John MacDougall
Obituary: Labour MP dedicated to the welfare of Fife (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:26:14 GMT)

MP's death leaves Brown facing SNP challenge
Downing Street likely to wait until after party conference before facing Scottish National party in Glenrothes (Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:34:07 GMT)

Workers' Comp Award in Asbestos Case Reduced to Account for Cigarette Usage
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that a laborer's lung damage from smoking can be segregated from respiratory problems caused by asbestos work, and his workers' comp award reduced by the portion of his ailment caused by cigarettes. "For the court to judicially create this apportionment where none had been before really caught the attention of a lot of people," said an attorney who ... (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:51:54 GMT)

Church asbestos not an issue: SA Govt
Authorities say a decaying church building in the centre of a remote Aboriginal community is safe despite asbestos. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:05:31 GMT)

Montana DEQ issues asbestos warning Posted on Aug. 13
HELENA (AP) - State officials Wednesday warned about asbestos from a Bozeman-area mine that operated intermittently from the early 1900s through the 1950s. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:03:43 GMT)

DEQ: Be on the lookout for asbestos
The Montana department of Environmental Quality is warning residents of Gallatin, Park, and Lewis and Clark counties to be on the lookout for a powdery insulation in homes built before 1960. It could be asbestos. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:55:39 GMT)

Montana DEQ issues asbestos warning
HELENA — Talk about asbestos in Montana and people think of Libby, the logging and mining town where asbestos contamination has been blamed for sickening hundreds of people, some fatally. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:19:55 GMT)

LegalView Recounts the Results of a Recent Mesothelioma Study That Reported High Survival Rates Among Patients Taking ...
LegalView reported the results of an Italian study to its mesothelioma blog readers; the results detailed a positive outcome and increased survival rate for elderly pleural mesothelioma victims. The study, recently published in a British medical journal, used a combination of two medicinal treatments commonly prescribed separately. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Power plant sifts asbestos from sand
WAUKEGAN -- Midwest Generation hopes a pilot project the company has initiated to clean sand contaminated with asbestos can help provide a regional solution to the lakefront asbestos problem. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:24:15 GMT)

Labour soldier
John Knox on Labour's fate after the death of an MP (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:10:01 GMT)

Life after unknown Labour soldier
BBC Scotland political reporter John Knox questions Labour's fate after the death of their Fife hero, John MacDougall MP (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:21:03 GMT)

News & Star
THE widow of a former BNFL worker has received an undisclosed six figure in compensation after her husband died from an asbestos related disease. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:55:30 GMT)

News & Star
THE widow of a former BNFL employee has won a six figure sum in compensation after her husband died from asbestos-related disease. Ronald Rumney, 71, of Egremont, died from malignant mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissues surrounding his lungs or abdomen last year. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:54:32 GMT)

Asbestos Alert
State officials are warning residents in Livingston, Bozeman and Helena of possible asbestos contamination. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:20:44 GMT)

Peninsula Council discusses asbestos removal in Players Barn
A key aspect in the development of Players Barn in Peninsula is the removal of the asbestos in the structure. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:34:46 GMT)

Ferry workers to have claims processed quickly in event of asbestos illness
Crew members who tested positive for asbestos on a Marine Atlantic ferry will have their claims with the Workers’ Compensation Board fast-tracked in the event they become sick due to the exposure. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:42:18 GMT)

Asbestos scare shines light on lack of government funding for victims
OTTAWA - As debris rained down on scores of houses during last week's explosion at a propane plant in Toronto, no one was thinking about asbestos contamination. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:36:07 GMT)

Health officials weigh in on asbestos concerns
Health officials are weighing in over concerns about asbestos discovered in the community this week near the site of the propane explosion by Keele Street and Wilson Avenue. Asbestos expert Dr. Don ... (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:44:11 GMT)

Asbestos scare shines light on lack of government funding for victims
As debris rained down on scores of houses during last week's explosion at a propane plant in Toronto, no one was thinking about asbestos contamination. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:03:45 GMT)

Updated 7/30: Skokie Lanes demolition halted over asbestos fears
The new owner of the now-demolished Skokie Lanes building said Tuesday she hopes to know sometime this week if asbestos testing done on site last week by Cook County environmental officials will allow her contractors to resume removal of the debris. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:30:26 GMT)

Asbestos fears halt Skokie Lanes teardown
The new owner of the now-demolished Skokie Lanes building said Tuesday she hopes to know sometime this week if asbestos testing done on site last week by Cook County environmental officials will allow her contractors to resume removal of the debris. Skokie's last bowling alley, the last historic alley in the area, closed down earlier this summer. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:32:48 GMT)

Get cracking: Asbestos mine action call
MOUNTING concerns Barraba could miss out on opportunities for growth has led the community to accuse the State Government of negligence for failing to ensure an asbestos mine site was cleaned up after it was abandoned more than 20 years ago. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:54:46 GMT)

North West Evening Mail
THE widow of a former BNFL worker has received an undisclosed six figure in compensation after her husband died from an asbestos related disease. (Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:16:19 GMT)

Govt urged to clean up abandoned asbestos mine
The Asbestos Diseases Foundation says an abandoned white asbestos mine at Barraba, in northern New South Wales, is dangerous, and the State Government must act urgently to clean it up. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:12:58 GMT)

DEQ warns of asbestos in Helena homes
Asbestos has been found in homes in the Helena area. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:28:48 GMT)

51-year Southbury fire veteran dies Thursday
SOUTHBURY -- Lester "Les" Cable, a 51-year veteran of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, died Thursday. He was 74. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:37:54 GMT)

County building must have asbestos removed
Columbia County will dip into its capital improvements fund to pay for an asbestos removal project in the courthouse hallways that, according to the county's building and grounds director, must start as soon as possible. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:05:02 GMT)

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Malignant mesothelioma (me-zo-thee-le-O-muh) is a rare cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs (mesothelium). (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:40:05 GMT)

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A POPULAR man died after contracting a disease caused by exposure to asbestos. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:42:35 GMT)

House's vivid color gets mixed reviews
CARLSBAD – Rebekah Price's seafoam-green house in Carlsbad surely is an example that when it comes to curb appeal, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:17:30 GMT)

Funeral date for MP John MacDougall is confirmed
The funeral of long-standing Labour MP John MacDougall will be held on Monday, it was confirmed today. The 60-year-old died on Tuesday in Kirkcaldy, Fife, after a lengthy battle with asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:32:33 GMT)

Funeral arranged for MP MacDougall
The funeral of MP John MacDougall, whose death has presented Labour with a difficult by-election, is to be held on Monday, it has been confirmed. Prime Minister Gordon Brown, a long-standing friend of Mr MacDougall, is likely to attend the service. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:56:46 GMT)

House's vivid color gets mixed reviews
Rebekah Price's seafoam-green house in Carlsbad surely is an example that when it comes to curb appeal, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:14:40 GMT)

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Central Govt staff get pay hike as I-Day gift Impact on Budget this year at Rs 15,717 cr. New Delhi, Aug. 14 The much-awaited bonanza for over five million Central Government employees to move into higher pay scales became a reality on Thursday, with the Union Cabinet approving the ... (Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:49:32 GMT)